We hiked to Malan's Basin on Septmber 2nd, 2000. It is located east of Ogden Utah where the trail head starts at the east end of 29th street. This small vally, located just below Mount Ogden Peak, was until recently the private property of the Malan family. It is now owned by Chris Peterson. Over a hundred years ago, (1893-1913), the Malan family built a small hotel, sawmill, seven log cabins and a club house there. All that is left is a sign telling of the resort and an old iron boiler used to run the sawmill. If you look close, you can read "AMES IRON WORKS OSWEGO, NY" on the boiler. Chris Peterson plans on buliding a new resort in this same area. The hike into Malan's Basin is rated Difficult. The trail starts out in the south side of Taylor Canyon rising by switchbacks to the top of Malan's Peak, then on into the canyon above Waterfall Canyon. The stream running through the area feeds the 200 foot Waterfall below. (See Waterfall Canyon hikes)
Malan's Basin
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Malan's Basin from above
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